Summary: Apply analytical techniques to understand, evaluate and continually monitor accounting policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective and consistently applied for all front end processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Daily Cash Management to include but not limited to generating Wires/ACH’s, issuing/cancelling, and placing stop payments on checks, creating monthly forecast, and calculating daily cash position

Manage relationship with Bank(s) and Armor Car Companies and pay monthly invoices

Reconciles POS deposits and may include reconciling income and paidout accounts

Prepares and files sales & use tax and prepared food tax forms in accordance with state guidelines

Maintains correct tax rates for Stores, Seamless, Starbucks, FC’s

Assist in performing due diligence for Escheat and reporting unclaimed property

Manage FTD process for coding invoices, checks, and reconciling accounts

Prepares vouchers, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy

Analyzes major accounts and prepares monthly reconciliation of subsidiary accounts to general ledger

Audits new store processes to ensure internal controls are in place

Assist IT and other areas with projects that affect the Banking/Sales Audit area

Monitors store’s cash on hand to determine acceptable balances and potential risk of loss

Authorizes payments to vendors upon review of invoices

Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections

Evaluates terms of vendor contracts for accounting compliance as applicable to Sales Audit/Front End accounting processes

Devises forms and prepares manuals required to guide activities of accounting personnel who post data and maintain databases

Participates in preparing and auditing materials requiring analyses of supporting documents and insures that all entries are entered into the system properly

Assists with preparation of reports for management concerning scope of audits and financial conditions found

Assist Loss Prevention with potential fraud research

Communicates, coordinates and implements accounting policies, practices, and procedures with staff, accounting department and Front End operations

Participates in Front End meetings to address issues or answer questions relating to the Banking and Sales Audit Department

Provides great customer service while responding to store/customer phone calls regarding store accounting issues related to accounts, procedures, and services

Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.

Design - Generates creative solutions.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Communicates changes effectively.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.